Meditation is food for the soul, a necessity for global peace: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Meditation is food for the soul and a necessity for global peace, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders (GCML) held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event marks a crucial step toward integrating meditation into global leadership, governance, and societal well-being.
In his keynote address, the Vice President highlighted meditation’s transformative power.
“Meditation is not just an ancient practice; it is food for the soul and a necessity for global peace and well-being,” he said. Dhankhar also emphasized that India’s leadership in meditation aligns with global initiatives, including the United Nations’ recognition of World Meditation Day and the G20 vision of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’
The conference resolved to urge global governments to integrate meditation into education, healthcare, corporate leadership, and governance. Experts present at the event stressed that meditation is both implementable and measurable in its impact.
Speaking at the event, Padma Bhushan awardee Daaji (Kamlesh Patel ji) emphasized that true spiritual evolution requires transforming the subtle body—mind (manas), intellect (buddhi), and ego (ahankar). He also shared a heartfelt affirmation: “My Lord, I want to experience your divine presence in my heart.”
Calling meditation “a scientific process that impacts brain waves, emotional intelligence, and overall well-being,” experts at the conference demonstrated its measurable effects on mental and physical health.
They urged governments worldwide to embrace meditation as a cornerstone of national well-being. Vice President Dhankhar also called for a national movement to make meditation an integral part of India’s culture and governance.
He emphasized the practice of “Pratyahara”—turning inward—explaining that just as people put their phones away to disconnect, they must also train their minds to withdraw from distractions for deeper self-awareness.
